The Mel Robbins Podcast

It’s time to get off the hamster wheel that’s leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed. If the idea of “doing nothing” feels almost painful and you feel uncomfortable when you’re not busy, this episode is the wake-up call you need. Today, Mel unpacks one of the most common addictions that you probably have never heard of before: the addiction to busyness and stress. Here to give more research and advice is Dr. Scott Lyons, a medical doctor, psychologist, and world-renowned trauma expert. Dr. Lyons explains why over-scheduling every second of your day and constantly feeling “not enough” unless stretched to the limit is keeping you disconnected. By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable steps to break free from the cycle and regain control of your time, energy, and peace of mind. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this empowering and insightful episode, listen to this one next: #1 Stress Doctor: 5 Tools to Protect Your Brain From Stress & Feel Calmer Now Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today, you’ll learn the #1 money rule to live by to achieve financial success. You’ll also get the secret to stopping fear and anxiety around money for good. In this episode, financial expert Farnoosh Torabi will uncover major money myths that leave you feeling trapped and the steps you need to take to get good with money and build wealth. Whether you want to start saving, make more, or get out of debt, this episode will lay the foundation for greater financial success. This is an open and honest episode that will help you transform your relationship with money, and Mel candidly shares about her experience with financial fear after she found herself $800,000 in debt. For more resources related to this episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you want more content related to money and finances, listen to this episode next: 5 Rules of Money: How to Make It, Save It, & Be Smarter About It Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today, you will learn a mindset that will unlock the full power of your mind. Your thoughts are connected to your future. It’s time to destroy the limitations of your mind so that you can unlock greater success, purpose, and possibilities. If you feel stuck, unmotivated, or like you’re falling behind, this episode is for you. Right now, there are 3 lies you tell yourself that are keeping you stuck in negative thinking patterns. Today, Mel, along with four renowned experts, will help you identify 3 three lies and replace them with empowering truths that will shift your perspective and make moving forward easier than you ever thought possible. You’ll learn powerful insights from Mel as well as leaders in the fields of medicine, business, and spirituality. This episode will be the wake-up call you need to start believing in your potential. What should you listen to next? You’ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today: Dr. James Doty, MD: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind Steven Bartlett: The 51% Rule (and 3 More Strategies to Think Like a Millionaire) Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD: Before You Waste Time, Listen to This Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts: How to Create a New Version of Yourself: Let Go of Past Mistakes & Overcome Regret For more resources, including links to learn more about each expert on today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn about the powerful connection between neuroscience and religious experiences. Renowned medical doctor and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, MD is here on the podcast today, and you’re going to be amazed at what he shares. Dr. Newberg is a pioneering researcher of “neurotheology,” which is a field of research that studies the relationship between neuroscience and spirituality. He has spent decades scanning the brains of people during prayer, meditation, and spiritual experiences, and he’s here to share the findings of his huge body of research – and how you can apply it in your life. Whether you consider yourself religious, spiritual, or an atheist, this episode is for you. You’ll discover practical tools to create daily rituals that cultivate a sense of unity, connectedness, and calm in your daily life — starting right now. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode and would like to know more about about your mind works, listen to this episode next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

If you feel a sense of overwhelm, dread, or uncertainty right now, you need to hear this episode. Right now, so many things are out of your control – whether it’s global events, elections, a health diagnosis, or news you’re waiting on. In today’s deeply personal episode, Mel is sharing her best tools to deal with overthinking and negative thoughts. Your worries are stealing the joy and peace you deserve. And by the time you finish listening, you’ll feel more calm, grounded, and ready to handle whatever challenge comes your way. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. What should you listen to next? Check out this episode about a powerful tool you can use to start every morning strong, no matter what is happening around you: Start Strong: Do This Every Morning to Get Out of Bed, Beat Anxiety, and Feel Incredible All Day Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

By the time you finish listening, your perspective on death—and life—will be forever changed. Today, Mel sits down with death doula and best-selling author Alua Arthur for a transformative conversation about how embracing the shortness of life can unlock a profound sense of joy and purpose in your life right now. Alua shares three powerful questions you should ask yourself today and reveals an inspiring exercise to perform on your birthday to help you live with more intention and gratitude. With wisdom, warmth, and humor, Alua shows how getting real about death can unlock the authentic, fulfilling life you’re meant to live. Prepare for a mindset shift that will change how you look at life, death, and everything in between. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this deeply profound episode, listen to this one next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind Connect with Mel: Preorder Mel’s new book! Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In this episode, you are getting the 6 secrets to a lasting partnership. You will learn how to make love last and the key to keeping your relationship successful and strong. Today, Mel and her husband Chris dive deep into the most important lessons they've learned in 28 years of marriage. Mel and Chris share their real-time reactions to each other’s insights as they dive deep into the keys to a lasting relationship. Together, they unpack how to handle resentment and unmet expectations, how to navigate family pressures, personal growth, and much more. Whether you're in a relationship, navigating one, or simply curious about how to build a lasting connection, this episode offers authentic and relatable relationship advice you’ve never heard before. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode and would like to know more about how to build connection that lasts, listen to this episode next: The Best Relationship Advice No One Ever Told You Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

After listening to this episode, your brain won’t be the same. Today, you are going to learn the science behind manifestation and what steps you need to take to manifest your dream life. In this episode, Mel sits down with the extraordinary Dr. Jim Doty, a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, and expert on manifestation and visualization. Together, they dive deep into the science behind creating the life you want. Dr. Doty explains why your negative self-talk is holding you back and how you can reprogram your brain using simple yet powerful tools rooted in neuroscience. This episode is science meets manifestation, as Dr. Doty unpacks how neuroscience proves visualization. It will give you the mindset reset you need to make your brain work for you and to rewire it for success. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode and would like to know more about manifestation, listen to this episode next: How to Manifest Anything You Want: 4 Simple Steps Backed by Neuroscience & Olympic Athletes Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Mel is thrilled to announce that her new book, “The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About” is now available for pre-order. You can order a copy of the book at LetThem.com. If you're struggling to achieve your goals or feel a little happier, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. In this book, you’ll learn how two words — “Let Them” — can set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. There is a better way to live. The Let Them Theory is a proven method that teaches you how to protect your time and energy, and focus on what matters to you. You’ve spent too long chasing approval, managing other people’s happiness, and letting their opinions hold you back. Learn how to stop giving your power away and start creating a life where you come first—your dreams, your goals, your happiness. “Let Them” is a simple tool that millions of people around the world can’t stop talking about because it works. The fastest way to take control of your life is to stop trying to control other people and focus on what you can control: yourself. By letting other people live their lives, you finally get to live yours. Order your copy of The Let Them Theory now and discover how much power you truly have!

If you have trouble getting out of bed, there is one simple hack you need to wake up early, beat anxiety, and kickstart your morning. In today’s episode, Mel shares a technique called slithering that will help you on those tough mornings when getting out of bed feels impossible. Mel reveals how this unique practice, taught to her by her therapist, moves stress and tension out of your body, helping you shift your mindset and start the day with ease. You’ll learn how to use this simple tool to reset your body, tackle morning dread, and take control of your day—no matter what challenges you’re facing. Note: this episode covers sensitive material, including discussion of trauma and sexual assault. If this topic isn’t for you right now – please skip this episode. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode and would like to know more about Mel’s morning routine, you’ll love: 3 Small Decisions That Make You Feel Incredible: Do This Every Morning After Waking Up Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In this episode, Mel is giving you the step-by-step roadmap of how to reinvent your life. Whether you’ve just graduated, you’re an empty nester, or you’re somewhere in between, this episode will provide you with the steps to make a pivot. You’ll learn why reinvention is not about fixing what’s broken, but about tapping into your desires, following your curiosity, and taking bold action. By the end of this episode, you’ll be fired up and ready to take control of your future. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode where you’re getting Mel’s simple guide for stepping into your next chapter. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: 9 Small Things That Will Make a Surprisingly Big Difference Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

When was the last time you said "no" without feeling guilty? Or set a boundary and actually stuck to it? If you can’t remember, today’s episode is the wake-up call you need. Boundaries can protect your time, energy, and mental space, and yet for so many of us, boundaries are hard to make and almost impossible to keep. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin is sharing the 3 surprising signs that you lack boundaries and how to take control to reclaim your life. By the end of this conversation, you're not only going to know how to set them, you're going to realize that any single time you feel overwhelmed or overextended, you need to take her 3 simple yet powerful steps to taking your power back. If you liked this episode and want to learn exactly what to do to live a more peaceful and fulfilled life, listen to this episode next: 5 Things Only Fake Friends Do & How to Let Go of What No Longer Serves You For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn how to turn your comfort zone into a powerful tool that fuels your success. Your comfort zone is not a place of weakness—it’s actually a place for growth. Today, you’ll discover how and when to use it so you can feel more calm, confident and optimistic about your life. You’ll know when to press pause in your life so you can recharge, and build the strength to take on your biggest challenges. Based in science, Mel will explain how everyday comforts—whether it’s your favorite cozy blanket or your go-to spot on the couch—can actually make you more resilient and help you break through self-sabotage, fear, and resistance. Plus, you’ll hear from world-renowned Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Robert Waldinger, who shares the surprising science behind comfort rituals and why they’re essential for staying grounded in a chaotic world. It’s time to unlock the power of your comfort zone so you can truly create a better life. If you liked this episode and want to learn exactly what to do to discover your authentic self (at any age), listen to this episode next: How to Build Real Confidence: 7 Truths to Unlock Your Authentic Self For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

If you struggle to make new habits stick, you are not the problem. You've just been missing the right tools and strategies to make real change happen. In this episode, you’re going to learn the simple ways to break bad habits and form new ones. Mel is revealing the 3 biggest mistakes you are likely making when trying to change your behavior and why it’s not about willpower. She is breaking down the science of habit formation so you can finally understand why your bad habits keep holding you back—and how to flip the script. This is a comprehensive toolkit that will help you apply the research to your life and take the exact steps you need to make lasting change. This episode will help you beat your next urge to doom scroll, snack, smoke, or self-sabotage. This is the breakthrough you've been waiting for! If you want more science-backed hacks for more confidence and productivity, listen to this episode next: 4 Habits for Energy, Productivity, & Happiness That Changed My Life (Science-Backed) For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Do you have a family member, a boss, or even a close friend who constantly drains your energy or makes everything about them? In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to protect yourself from toxic, self-centered personalities that can make you feel exhausted and frustrated. Dr. Ramani, a world-renowned expert on narcissism, gives you the playbook to navigate even the most challenging personalities. She will break down the signs of narcissistic behavior and arm you with the strategies you need to maintain your boundaries and your sanity. You’ll learn how to stop letting difficult people control your life and get practical advice on how to create a game plan for peace in every one of your relationships. If you liked this tactical and powerful episode, listen to this one next: How to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

If you’ve ever failed, made a major mistake, or wish you could take something back, this episode will teach you how to let go of regret and move forward. Today, Mel is sharing her breast implant story and how everything went horribly wrong. Even though she can now laugh at some of the things that happened, she also faces the truth: how this one decision left her with regret and shame for years. This episode is a masterclass in turning your pain and past failures into straight-up rocket fuel. Mel gives life-changing insights that will turn your regret into wisdom that will help you get out of any situation where you feel stuck. It’s time to reclaim who you are meant to be and take back control of your life. If you liked this personal yet informative episode, check this one out next: I’ve Never Told This Story: Leaky Bladder, Pelvic Floor, UTIs, & Constipation (#1 Urologist Gives Solutions). For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

This episode will change your brain forever. World-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki is here to share new research around the brain-changing benefits of exercise. Dr. Suzuki is the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University and is a leading researcher known for her areas of memory, psychology, and neurobiology. She's a pioneer in researching how moving your body and exercising improves your brain health, and today she is here to teach you the best exercise is to improve brain function, the #1 way to strengthen your mind, and the antidote to aging. Dr. Suzuki also reveals the 10-minute routine you should do every day to lower your risk of dementia and improve memory. You will get her step-by-step guide to boost energy, focus, and mood. Dr. Suzuki’s practical tips and fascinating insights will empower you to take control of your mind and your life—starting today. And you’re going to want to listen to this entire episode because there is a shocking surprise you won’t want to miss. You’ll learn the true power of the phrase “I love you”: why it matters, when to use it, and if you want more surprising takeaways, listen to this episode next, featuring the director of the 86-year-long happiness study at Harvard: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’re about to uncover the shockingly simple habits that billionaires swear by—and you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to adopt them. These tips will help you create a future filled with success, no matter where you are right now. Mel breaks down the tiny habits and routines of successful people like Taylor Swift, LeBron James, Warren Buffett, Sara Blakely, and more. You’ll learn the secrets behind their goal-setting, decision-making, and even how they prioritize sleep to stay at the top of their game. These easy, science-backed habits are free, powerful, and will transform your future, one little move at a time. If you’re ready for an immediate boost to your energy, productivity, and overall well-being, listen to this episode next: 9 Small Things That Will Make a Surprisingly Big Difference For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’re getting the blueprint for developing your communication skills. What you learn will boost your influence and make you more confident. You and Mel are both learning from trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher, who is known for his straightforward advice, tips, and tricks on how to communicate better. Jefferson is teaching you proven techniques to express yourself clearly, handle disrespect, and know what to say when someone challenges you, even in high-pressure situations. He will also teach you: Why miscommunication happens. (and how to avoid it) How you can use strategic communication to get what you want. (without manipulation) And the 3 ways to express your thoughts so that everyone will understand you. If you’ve ever felt unsure of how to get your point across or wished you could be more confident when speaking, this episode is packed with tools you can use immediately to transform how you engage with others. If you liked this tactical episode, listen to this episode next and learn how to use body language to boost your influence: How to Read Body Language to Get What You Want: 6 Simple Psychological Tricks to Be More Confident For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’ll learn the 9 small habits that will change your life and make it easier. If you’re ready for an immediate boost to your energy, productivity, and overall well-being, this episode is for you. Mel is sharing 9 little, easy-to-implement changes that will have a surprisingly big impact on your life. They’re practical, simple shifts you can make starting today, and the best part? Each one comes with a memorable, sticky tip that will make it easy to remember and apply. Whether you’re looking to get healthier, improve your relationships, reduce stress, or just feel a little better every day, these quick changes are packed with research-backed benefits that will have you thinking, “Why didn’t I start doing this sooner?” From mindset shifts and sleep hacks to how you manage your time and even your emotions, these 9 tips cover it all — and you can put them into practice immediately. This episode is packed with life-changing tips that anyone, no matter your schedule or situation, can start using right now. By the end, you’ll feel empowered, energized, and ready to start seeing big results from these small changes. Share this episode with a friend who could use a little boost, and let’s start making life easier and better, together. If you liked this tactical episode, listen to this episode next and learn how to transform your mood and mind: 4 Habits for Energy, Productivity, & Happiness That Changed My Life (Science-Backed) For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’ll reframe your perspective on happiness, kindness, and friendship through a fresh lens—all thanks to a surprising source: Mel’s 10-year-old guest, Elton. Mel is sitting down with this wise beyond his years kid for an impactful, profound conversation that will challenge you (and encourage you!) to be a better human. Elton’s simple but profound insights on everything from friendships and feelings to screen time and self-kindness are exactly what you need—no matter your age. Forget the idea that wisdom only comes with age. This episode is an invitation to embrace the wisdom and curiosity of those younger than you. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most powerful lessons come from the most unexpected voices. This episode is your call to get curious and excited about life again. This is the kind of advice that everyone —no matter your age—needs to hear, and you’ll leave this episode feeling empowered to be a kinder, more intentional friend, parent, sibling, and person. You’ll also rethink how much time you spend on your phone, feel encouraged to reconnect with what brings you joy, and learn how to be gentler with yourself. This is also a great episode to share with your kids or with anyone who is a parent. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this fun and relatable episode, listen to this one next, about Mel’s recent hiking trip with her family and the lessons she learned through that experience: 7 Lessons To Learn Once That Will Improve Your Life Forever Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

After listening to today’s personal episode, you will feel called to experience things more deeply, create more meaning, and find lasting change in your life. In this episode, Mel dives into an incredible, true story about her life-changing experience with an owl and how it brought profound and unexpected meaning to her life. This episode is remarkable because whether you’re dealing with a change in your own life or just looking for a little bit of inspiration, Mel’s lessons and insights will inspire you to open your mind to larger possibilities and amazing capabilities that you already have. This episode is your reminder to keep your eyes—and your mind—wide open and embrace the magic in the everyday. If you liked this poignant episode, check this one out next: Trust Your Gut: The Science and Spirit of Intuitive Decision-Making For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, Mel is giving you the playbook to make decisions without guilt. If you’ve ever felt stuck between your own life and other people’s obligations, this one’s for you. Mel shares the personal (and laugh-out-loud story) of an unexpected 10-day stay with her parents, which started with guilt and ended with her dad’s epic pickleball mishap that ended with him getting back surgery. This episode is a candid, funny, and unexpectedly deep dive into how to release the pressure to be everything to everyone. Whether you’re juggling family visits, battling the guilt of not staying longer, or simply want to have more fun with your loved ones, Mel gives you the real talk and practical tips you need to stay sane and enjoy the ride. Mel tells you how to turn guilt into joy and find peace in the moments that truly matter. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered to ditch the heavy guilt, embrace the fun, and make every visit with the people you love a memorable one. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you are getting the ultimate advice for navigating any major life change. Mel is now an empty nester and is giving her best wisdom about how to step into a new chapter. She is sharing deeply personal advice about her experience with this transition. Whether you’re also figuring out your next steps after the kids have left home, or are navigating a move, relationship change, or new job, this advice is exactly what you need to hear. This episode will be your guide for how to take on the unknown with ease and comfort. It’s exactly what you need to find peace and live a more fulfilled life. The truth is, things don’t change with time. It’s what you do with that time that matters. And you’re getting the playbook you need today. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’ll learn the surprising science of happiness. This is a masterclass on everything you need to know about happiness: what really creates it, the different types of happiness, and 4 easy habits that will make your life better. You’ll learn lessons from the longest study on happiness, what habits are blocking your happiness, and science-based tools for feeling better. It’s also grounded in questions from listeners just like you, who are seeking more happiness, fulfillment, and meaning in their lives. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode. You’ll be happy you joined. Because happiness is not only possible; it is an option for you. Get out your notebook because we are drilling into decades of psychological research that will ladder up to more meaning, purpose, and satisfaction in your life. To hear more about some of the powerful research mentioned, listen to this episode with happiness expert Dr. Robert Waldinger: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness If you, like Mel, find it hard to truly let yourself be happy, listen to this very personal episode about why you’ve been blocking happiness: The Secret to Success & Happiness Nobody Talks About For more resources, including the studies mentioned today, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Do you want to know the secret to getting ahead of 99% of people, starting now? In today’s episode, Mel is sharing the results of a surprising study that will change how you think about creating the life you want. What if you’ve been approaching goal-setting all wrong? There’s a simple, hidden advantage in front of you, waiting for you to take it. Right now, you’re in a unique window of time in which you can leapfrog change, hack productivity, and make the most of your time and energy. Very few people know this research about the unique opportunity of the fall to achieve your goals and dreams. It’s all covered in today’s episode. Imagine if by the end of the year you had new, rock-solid habits, an unbreakable routine, and felt calm and energized. This is possible for you by the time you finish listening. For another personal episode about making the most of your time listen to this episode next: Life Is Short (How to Spend It Wisely) For more resources, including the studies mentioned today, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Do you want to know how to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it? Today’s episode is one of the best talks ever on how to improve self-motivation and overcome your excuses. So before you waste any more time, listen to this. After today, you will know how to navigate your life with more power and purpose than you ever thought possible. Psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD, also widely known as Dr. K, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in modern mental health and the brain. He is beloved by the millions of fans of his YouTube channel Healthy Gamer for his clear, no-nonsense advice about motivation, technology, and making the most of your life. This is one of those episodes that will forever change the way you think. For more resources, including links to Dr. Alok Kanojia’s research, website, book, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love Dr. K’s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, which focuses on technology’s impact on the brain and body: Before You Waste Time, Listen to This Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

These 8 pieces of advice will change your college experience. In this episode, Mel is sharing the most impactful and insightful advice for all college students. Think of it as a freshman year survival guide. And if you’re a parent of a college student, this episode is one that you’re going to want to share and listen to with your kid. Mel is sharing advice on: How to handle drinking and hookup culture Why you need to stop clinging to your high school friends How to take responsibility for your own experience and manage the ups and downs of this new season of life How to navigate change and uncertainty Understanding what is happening to your body and brain during the first month of college What you really learn from college and why it’s not all about studying This episode is the cheat sheet for how to navigate college (and any major life change), so grab your pen and paper because class is in session. For another personal episode on navigating your 20’s, check this out next: 13 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20s Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Once you learn these 7 lessons, you will never be the same. Today, Mel is sharing the profound wisdom that she learned while hiking on the Appalachian Trail. In this deeply personal, relatable, and entertaining episode, Mel walks you through how you can use these insights to improve your relationships, find perspective, change your mindset, and keep your cool even in moments of high stress. By the end of this episode, you are going to feel inspired to take on new challenges and climb to the next level in your life. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next, which is a recent fan favorite: 8 Realistic Healthy Habits That Make a Huge Difference Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today’s episode is a must-listen because you’ll learn exactly what to do (and not do) to take better care of your body. In this research-packed episode, one of the top gynecologists in the world is here to debunk 10 myths about women’s health. Mel is asking all the uncomfortable questions you want to ask but never have, and today you’re getting the answers. Gone are the days of feeling small or out of control when it comes to your health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their power back. Dr. Jen Gunter, MD, is joining Mel in this no-shame, straight-to-the-point conversation. Dr. Gunter is known as the internet’s best Ob/Gyn. She is a double-board certified, fellowship-trained medical doctor and a fierce advocate for women’s health. Dr. Gunter says you deserve science-backed solutions, not fairytales, and she is here to bust through all health myths and clear through the misinformation. This conversation is going to make you think differently about everything, from periods to pleasure—it’s all covered today. And you’ll also want to listen all the way to the end for one of the most poignant, inspiring endings to any episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast. For more resources, including links to Dr. Gunter’s research, website, and social media pages, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love Dr. Gunter’s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, which focuses on menopause: How to Balance Your Hormones: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Menopause For another personal episode about health, listen to the recent conversation Mel had with Dr. Rena Malik, MD: I’ve Never Told This Story: Leaky Bladder, Pelvic Floor, UTIs, & Constipation (#1 Urologist Gives Solutions) Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today’s episode is the guide that you need to create lasting change and uplevel in all areas of your life. You will learn the 3 foundational habits that will transform your life and improve your productivity, wellness, health, and life balance. These 3 habits are essential to your health, and you need to get them right. Renowned experts are here to give you their straight-from-the-lab advice on how to do each of these things in the optimal way and make them a habit you can stick with for life. Consider the next hour an investment in your health and wellbeing. You can’t afford to miss it. What should you listen to next? You’ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today: Patrick McKeown, 5 Ways to Improve Your Breathing for Better Health (With the #1 Breath Expert in the World):  Apple I Spotify Dr. Shane O’Mara, The Shocking Science and Benefits of Taking a Simple Walk:  Apple I Spotify Dr. Gina Poe, How to Get Better Sleep and Boost Your Learning, Memory, and Energy: Apple I Spotify Dr. Neha Sangwan, The Surprising Link Between People Pleasing & Your Health: A Medical Doctor’s Recommendation on How to Say “No”: Apple I Spotify For more resources, including links to learn more about each expert on today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future! Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram  The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok  Sign up for Mel’s personal letter  Disclaimer

Today, you are getting the 8 science-backed hacks to lower your stress, amplify your happiness, and make you healthier. Harvard’s Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is here to show you exactly how you can get back on track. If you’ve ever wanted to know exactly how a Harvard doctor grocery shops, meditates, exercises, eats, and even commutes, you’re getting all of that and more today. You’ll love this research-packed episode because every habit that Dr. Aditi shares is simple, easy to apply, and makes you feel better right away. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a medical doctor, researcher, and world-renowned expert in stress and public health. She's a lecturer at Harvard Medical School and was the medical director of Harvard's Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital's integrative medicine program, where she developed an enormous clinical practice in stress management using evidence-based integrative approaches to help her patients feel better. Today, she is going to give you evidence-based integrative approaches that are easy, simple, and proven to make you feel better, calmer, and healthier. For more resources, including links to Dr. Aditi Nerurkar’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. If you like this inspiring episode, and want to better understand what it is you truly want and how to work towards it you should listen to this episode next: How to Figure Out What You Really Want: Use This Life-Changing Hack Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future! Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, Mel is helping you get true clarity about what you really want and create a plan to make it happen. The free companion workbook to this episode can be found at melrobbins.com/what. Mel created this free workbook, What Do You Really Want, as a way to thank YOU for your support of this podcast and for making it one of the most popular podcasts in the world. In this episode and workbook, Mel is helping you get to the heart of this powerful question: What do you really want? The fact is, if you don't know what you really want, you're never going to get it. It's one of the top reasons why people stay stuck. But that won’t be you. This deeply personal episode will walk you through a science backed method that is proven to help you get to the heart of what you want right now in your life. There's nothing more important to spend your time on than yourself, and allow this episode to be your guide. Do not let any more time go by wishing things were different. This is your opportunity to get what you really want and redefine your future. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, that acts as a companion to this podcast episode. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

The Olympians are the best of the best, and today, Mel is revealing 5 habits that your favorite Olympic athletes use to win. These 5 habits will change your life forever, and they all involve mindset, mental preparation, and simple tactics that you can instantly apply in your own life. First, Mel will explain exactly how the most famous gymnasts use visualization to manifest specific outcomes and results. Next, you’ll learn about the “Bronze Medal Mindset” and how it will create exceptional results in your everyday life. Once you know the science behind this, you will be more resilient, no matter what happens in your day. Third, you’ll learn about a specific daily practice from Mel’s favorite Olympic swimmer that will make you happier (and make you more influential as well). Fourth, you’ll learn why winners always quit. This habit is not what you think, and you’ll be surprised by what Mel shares with you. And finally, there’s a very specific question that every Olympian knows the answer to. Mel shares a powerful story from the Paralympics that will make you understand how to answer it and use it in your life. Answering this question will help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And you don’t need to take the next step alone: Mel has created a free 26-page workbook that will walk you through a science-backed method that is proven to help you get to the heart of what you want right now in your life. Just go to melrobbins.com/what and you can get your hands on it in less than a minute, and you will be one step closer to getting what you really want. For more resources for this episode, including research studies, articles, and videos of every Olympian mentioned, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: 3 Small Decisions That Make You Feel Incredible: Do This Every Morning After Waking Up Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future! Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today, you are going to learn about something that impacts 40% of women and 30% of men. This topic can be embarrassing and difficult to talk about, but Mel is putting an end to the shame. Mel is opening up for the first time about her decades long struggle with leaky bladder and pelvic floor issues, sharing how they kept her from fully living, and what she did to finally stop suffering. She has invited Dr. Rena Malik, MD, one of the top urologists in the world, to have this important conversation with her, and to give you the specific solutions you need if you struggle with leaky bladder, pelvic floor issues, UTIs, and constipation. Dr. Rena is an absolute powerhouse who is known for her viral, no-shame, straight-to-the-point advice. She’s a top urologist and pelvic surgeon who specializes in female pelvic medicine, reconstructive surgery, and sexual medicine. Her YouTube videos have over 300 million views and she’s published over 100 peer-reviewed research articles, multiple review articles, and book chapters. And today, you’ve got an appointment with her. Join Dr. Rena and Mel for a very personal, open, and solution-filled conversation so you can take control and stop suffering. This episode is so packed with actionable advice that you’ll want to share it with every person in your life who needs this information too. For more resources, including links to Dr. Rena Malik’s research, website, and informative YouTube videos, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to Dr. Rena’s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast: The Most Important Sex Advice No One Ever Told You: Revamp Your Sex Life in 10 Minutes For another personal take on a health topic that isn’t discussed enough, check out: The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

This is expert relationship advice everyone needs to hear. Whether you are single, dating, in a relationship, or married, you will learn the relationship secrets you never knew you were missing. This is not the same stale relationship advice you’ve heard over and over again. The fresh advice you hear in this episode will jumpstart your relationship or help you find real and lasting love. Learn the simple habits of all happy relationships, how to find a great partner without a dating app, and get the quick advice you need to hear to improve your love life instantly. Matthew Hussey is here to help Mel give relationship advice that will make your love life come alive, no matter what state it’s in right now. For more than 17 years, Matthew has been helping people feel more confident and in control of their relationships. His YouTube channel is number one in the world for love-life advice, with over half a billion views, and he is a New York Times bestselling author. Today, he is helping you. Listen for the best advice you will hear for finding love, falling in love, and keeping in love. For more resources, including links to Matthew’s book, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to Matthew’s first episode next: The Best Relationship Advice No One Ever Told You, and for more great relationship advice, 3 Requirements of a Good Relationship Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to do a mindset reset to unlock the full power of your mind. Your brain is wired to give you what you want, and today, you’re getting Mel’s science-backed insights and her step by step guide for letting go of negative thoughts and redirecting your energy to self transformation. You’ll learn how to use neuroscience and specific mindset tricks to take control of your mental habits and become more optimistic and resilient. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode that is packed with tools, tips, and scripts to reprogram your mind for more positive thinking. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, listen to this powerful and tactical episode next: How to Motivate Yourself: Leverage Dopamine & Overcome Your Excuses Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

This one episode will change how you think about your entire life – and what comes after life ends. You are going to learn how to let death, the regrets of the dying, and near death experiences shape your life. Joining Mel today in this deeply profound and moving episode is Dr. Zach Bush, MD. Dr. Zach is a triple board certified physician specializing in hospice care, internal medicine, and endocrinology. He is one of the most compelling medical minds currently working to improve our understanding of human and environmental health. He is here today to share his wisdom and insights from his extensive experience working with people near death and being with them during the dying process as a hospice physician. Dr. Zach is also going to share what he calls the “science of the soul” and the powerful lessons you can learn from near death experiences. He even reveals for the first time ever, his own powerful near death experience and how that has shaped his life. What you learn today will forever change you. For more resources, including links to learn more about Dr. Zach Bush and his work, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this profound and science-backed episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next with Harvard’s Dr. Robert Waldinger: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today, you are getting Mel’s favorite science-backed hacks for more confidence, productivity, concentration, and peace. In this episode, Mel is teaching you how you can boost your mood and transform your mind using the tool of music. First, Mel will reveal the songs you need to listen to starting today that will instantly reset your mood, change your mindset, and leave you feeling in awe of life. Then, she will also give you the specific types of sound and music you can use daily to instantly prime your brain for learning, unmatched productivity, and even healing. This episode is fun, surprising, and packed with practical tips you can start using right away. Throughout the episode, Mel shares many of her favorite playlists, including ones for energy, focus, and healing. She has curated these playlists for you. Click here for them. If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose Connect with Mel: Get the playlists mentioned in this episode Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today’s episode is a dare: a dare to get back up and believe in yourself. This is one of the most emotional and inspiring episodes that have ever been on The Mel Robbins Podcast. If you’ve ever failed or felt like you’re not being the version of yourself you know you’re meant to be, this is the episode for you. Today, world-renowned speaker, pastor, and New York Times best-selling author Sarah Jakes Roberts joins Mel to share her incredible story and powerful wisdom with you. Pregnant at 13, married by 19, divorced by 22, and all while under the intense scrutiny as the daughter of a famous mega-church pastor, Sarah knows what it’s like to be knocked down. But more importantly, she shares what it takes to get back up. In this episode, you’ll learn how to accept yourself for where you’re at while still pushing yourself to become who you want to be. Sarah teaches you what it truly means to be powerful, how to reclaim your confidence, and how to create a new version of yourself. This is a masterclass in turning your pain and past failures into straight-up rocket fuel. Stop discounting yourself and the impact you have in this world. It’s time to reclaim who you are meant to be and take back control of your life. For more resources, including links to connect with Sarah Jakes Roberts, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: Do This To Become More Confident: 5 Truths You Need To Hear Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

There are 3 powerful and fundamental truths that you need to accept about other people in order to live a better life. Most people will never learn these 3 things. Which is why today Mel is breaking them down, one by one, to give you a guide for better relationships. These truths are hard to accept, but when you accept them, your life will get so much easier. You are wasting so much time, energy, and attention trying to control other people. And once you hear these 3 things, you will have more emotional peace, an understanding of yourself, and a better relationship with the people in your life. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode that is packed with tools, tips, and scripts to create more meaningful relationships. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, listen to this powerful and tactical episode next: The “Let Them Theory”: A Life-Changing Mindset Hack That 15 Million People Can’t Stop Talking About Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

New research shows that your work, your life, and your relationships will get boring. Today, you’ll learn a simple tool you can use to make your life exciting, joyful, and energizing again. This profound conversation will allow you to truly understand and connect the dots between why you've become bored with what used to excite you – and how you can create more meaning in your life. In this episode, Mel is joined by the renowned neuroscientist from University College London and MIT, Dr. Tali Sharot. She is here to teach you the groundbreaking science and research about how you can start feeling excitement about your life again. Dr. Sharot is a behavioral neuroscientist and the director of the Affective Brain Lab at University College London. Her research integrates neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology to study how emotion and behavior influences people's beliefs and decisions. After today, you will know how to use Dr. Sharot’s research to make your life sparkle again and reignite happiness in your day-to-day life. You’ll also learn very specific, tactical things you can do to make your vacations better, avoid a midlife crisis, and improve the experience of your everyday life. For more resources, including links to Dr. Tali’s books, website, and research, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode with Dr. Tali Sharot, you will love her first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast: How to Motivate Yourself (and Others) to Change Any Behavior And to go deeper in the themes of this episode, you’ll love this one: 5 Fun Ideas to Shake Up Your Life & Get Out Of A Rut Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

There is a person out there that has what you want. And if you feel jealous, triggered, or like everyone else’s lives are working out better than yours: listen up. Today’s episode is required listening for you. Mel is unpacking the 3-step process you need to rise above jealousy and create the life you want. This episode is personal, packed with takeaways, entertaining, and relatable. It is designed to help you feel more in control of your life – and empowered to change your mindset and take action. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: Your Dreams Are Not a Joke: It’s Time to Dream Big Again & 3 Ways to Get Started Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today’s episode is a roadmap for reaching your potential.  If you are feeling stuck in a rut, behind in life, or just a little bored by your life, this episode is for you. There are a few simple steps you can take to quickly get unstuck – and it’s easier than you think. Dr. Adam Alter, one of the top psychology experts and professors in the world, is joining Mel on the podcast today to help you uncover the extraordinary potential that is laying dormant inside of you. Dr. Alter is a New York Times bestselling author, a renowned researcher, and a professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Whether you’re trying to level up an already successful life, have a breakthrough on a creative project, or you need a reset in every aspect of your life, you’ll love the 3 steps that Dr. Alter is sharing with you today. For more resources, including links to Adam’s book, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode with Dr. Adam Alter, you’ll love listening to his first appearance on the Mel Robbins Podcast: 6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better If you want more tactical tips to get unstuck, you’ll also love Mel’s interview with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today, you’re getting a masterclass in how to manage your emotions and deal with people who cannot tolerate their own. Whether you find yourself constantly annoyed, frustrated, or angry… Or if you’re sick of dealing with people who can’t handle their own emotions… This episode is for you. You’ll learn powerful, practical, and science-backed skills to master your emotions so that you can stay calm when you’re stressed, be fearless under pressure, and reach your potential. Dr. Susan David is here to share her best advice with you. Dr. David is an award-winning Harvard medical school psychologist and bestselling author who has been studying emotions, happiness, and achievement for over 20 years. She is here to explain how your thoughts and feelings directly affect your actions, careers, relationships, happiness, and health – and exactly what to do about it. For more resources, including links to Dr. David’s work, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this impactful episode, you’ll love listening to this one next with Dr. Becky Kennedy: Why Am I So Triggered? 3 Steps to Control Your Emotions & Rewire Your Response to Stress Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today, a secret service agent is teaching you how to read body language, master your emotions, and spot a liar. In this one of a kind episode, agent Evy Poumpouras is unpacking proven strategies and psychological tricks to get what you want. Evy is a former secret service agent who has protected 5 U.S presidents. She is a “human lie detector” who has been specially trained in the art of lie detection, human behavior, and cognitive influence. And today, she is giving you a masterclass of all of her best secrets from over 3 decades of training and experience. Evy’s extensive and decorated career includes operating undercover, complex criminal investigations, and working as an interrogator for the Secret Service’s elite polygraph unit – and she’s here to arm you with information, tools, and strategies in this special episode. For more resources, including links to Evy’s work, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this impactful and tactical episode, you’ll love listening to this one next, which shares more body language secrets (including those that are specific to helping you get ahead at work): Research From Princeton: 13 Proven Hacks That Boost Your Influence & Make You More Confident Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Want to know the secret to make your life exciting again? By the end of this podcast, you are going to have a plan to shake things up in your life, starting today. In this fun and engaging episode, Mel is leading you through an exercise that will prompt you to find more adventure and passion in your life. She will walk you through 5 different questions that will help you start your “Never Been There, Never Done That” adventure. You are going to learn the surprising benefits of trying something new, and it doesn't have to cost a thing or take up very much time. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: Transform Your Life at Any Moment: The Surprising Science of Happiness Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Do you want to know the most important lesson from 200,000 brain scans? What about the daily habits that make you smarter, improve your memory, and help you learn faster? Would you like to control your mind and speak to yourself in a more positive way? Today’s episode is a masterclass on how you can unleash the full potential of your brain. Your brain health is pivotal when it comes to your mental health, memory, focus, and more. So it is time to start prioritizing it. In this episode, you’re getting the simple, science-backed hacks and daily practices you can start implementing today – and they are easier than you think. 6 world renowned experts, including the #1 brain doctor, a professor from Harvard Medical School, and other esteemed researchers are giving you a step by step guide to build a better brain. After you finish listening, you’ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today. Check out the full episodes here: Dr. Sarah Wakeman: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-155 Dr. Daniel Amen: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-90 Jim Kwik: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-128 Dr. Paul Conti: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-125 Shawn Achor: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-79 Dr. Joseph Ferrari: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-127 For more resources, including links to the 6 experts’ websites, research, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram  The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok  Sign up for Mel’s personal letter  Disclaimer

Why is adult friendship so hard? Today, Mel is finally having the conversation on how to find your people, have more fun, and create meaningful friendships as an adult. In this deeply relatable episode, you’ll learn the 5 lies that you tell yourself about friendship that are keeping you from having the best relationships of your life—and the truths you must know. If you’ve been feeling lonely, left out, or just like your friendships are not as strong as they used to be, you’ll feel empowered and encouraged by the time you finish listening. Mel is giving you her exact 3-step playbook for finding, making, and strengthening your relationships. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode, that is packed with tools, tips, and scripts to create more meaningful friendships. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, especially the last 10 minutes of it (you’ll have to listen to know what I’m talking about!) you’ll love this one next: This One Hack Will Unlock Your Happier Life Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today’s episode is a wake-up call. By the time you finish listening, you’ll have an entirely different approach to how you think about life. This is one of the most profound and insightful episodes of all time on The Mel Robbins Podcast. Joining Mel today is the renowned clinical psychologist and spiritual teacher, Dr. Shefali. This conversation strikes deep into the core of what it means to be alive and the mistakes that you are likely to make in every relationship you have. It is an invitation for you to really consider your own experience and how your parent-child relationship impacted you, including how you show up in your day-to-day life and how you do (or will) show up as a parent. Dr. Shefali will help you break cycles and reparent yourself. She’ll give you the steps to find your authentic self and maybe even have a spiritual awakening. And you’ll learn the BEST advice for raising kids (and supporting adult children) that Mel has ever heard. Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. She's an expert in family dynamics and is known as the pioneer of the conscious parenting movement. She specializes in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy and is a New York Times bestselling author of 7 books. Her simple words will change how you think about yourself, your life, and your relationships in a whole new way. For more resources, including links to Dr. Shefali’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this enlightening episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: Life Is Short (How to Spend It Wisely) Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today, you are going to learn one of the best science-backed hacks to feel happier, more connected, and even make you more successful. The simple tools Mel shares today will boost your mood, lower your stress, and make your life more meaningful. In this deeply personal episode, you’ll learn 4 specific applications of this powerful and profound research – and you may be surprised by how simple it is to find and bring into your life. By the time you finish listening, you’ll be inspired to take immediate action to create a positive ripple effect in your life and your relationships. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next with Dr. Adam Alter, who is mentioned in today’s episode: 6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Do you want to have better sex? Or even know how often you should be having sex – according to research? Today, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is in the house to answer all of your uncomfortable sex questions. Dr. Malik is an absolute powerhouse who is known for her viral, no-shame, straight-to-the-point advice on how to have the best sex of your life. She is a top urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health expert – and she’s here today giving you the truth, based on medical research, on things like G-spots, orgasms, libido, and even erectile dysfunction. You’ll also learn the single biggest thing that you are getting wrong in your sex life, according to one of the top urologists in the country. Dr. Malik is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Director of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. She is also a researcher who has published over 100 peer-reviewed research articles, multiple review articles, and book chapters. You're going to want to share this conversation and all the juicy details with every one of your friends, and most importantly, your significant other. Great sex starts today. For more resources, including links to Dr. Rena Malik’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same. Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’ll learn the real reason why you’re always tired – and how to fix it. If you want to wake up every morning feeling refreshed, energized, focused, and in control, you need to get the best sleep of your life – every night. Today, you’ll learn 7 easy, accessible, science-backed tips that will help you (and the people you love) perfect your sleep and as a result give you (almost) limitless energy. Joining Mel on the podcast today is the renowned Harvard sleep scientist Dr. Rebecca Robbins, PhD. Dr. Robbins is a Research Investigator in the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders and the Departments of Medicine and Neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. You’ll love the simple, free, and evidence-backed tips that Dr. Robbins shares. These easy habits will boost morning energy, make you feel incredible, and best of all: you can easily add them into your life today. For more resources, including links to Dr. Rebecca Robbins research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. Want to know what to listen to next? Mel shared Dr. Rebecca Robbins’ research on an episode about evening routines: 4 Easy Nighttime Habits to Feel Energized & Sleep Better. And, you’ll also love this hit episode, which also cites Dr. Robbin’s work: 3 Small Decisions That Make You Feel Incredible: Do This Every Morning After Waking Up. Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram  The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok  Sign up for Mel’s personal letter  Disclaimer

Two-thirds of people have a stomach or gut issue. Do you want to know exactly what to do to feel better? In today’s episode, you’re getting an appointment with one of the most renowned GI doctors in the world. She is here today with her step-by-step protocol to help you reset your gut health, beat the bloat, and find more energy today. Dr. Robynne Chutkan, MD is a renowned gastroenterologist. For two decades, her integrative clinic, Digestive Center for Wellness, has helped patients to help them uncover the root cause of GI disorders. She’s worked at Georgetown Hospital for 27 years and has a deep wealth of knowledge and experience. She is going to inform you of the simple things that you can do starting today to: - Have a healthier gut - Beat the bloat - Settle your IBS - And address constipation once and for all You’ll get her nutritional plan to heal stomach problems and optimize your gut for mental and physical health… and you’ll even learn exactly WHAT your poo should look like (and when you should go to the doctor). This is THE master class on your gut health, and it’s filled with compelling, tactical, and easy to understand science. For more resources, including links to Dr. Robynne Chutkan’s research, website, and social media click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love this episode with Dr. Mark Hyman: Reset Your Health in 10 Days: Advice From a Renowned MD Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn how to take back control of your time. New research shows that you’ll spend 20 years of your life on your screens. It’s time to stop wasting your time – and your life – and learn how to use technology in a way that works for you, your brain, and your body. Here to deliver the wake up call of a lifetime is Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD. Dr. Kanojia, also known as Dr. K, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in modern mental health and the impact of technology on the brain. He is beloved by the millions of fans of his YouTube channel Healthy Gamer for his clear, no-nonsense advice about motivation, technology, and making the most of your life. You will be shocked by what Dr. K shares with you about: - Why you feel tired all the time. - The impact that looking at your phone in your has on your attention span. - Why you don’t want to do anything after binging hours of social media. - How to know if you truly have a problem with your technology. - The exact scripts to talk to someone whose phone, social media, or game use is concerning you. This episode is a resource that you are absolutely going to want to share with everyone that you know. For more resources, including links to Dr. Alok Kanojia’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love this episode with NYU’s Dr. Adam Alter, that also discusses the impact of technology: 6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better. Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Today, you’ll learn the surprising science of what creates a meaningful life, based on 8 decades of research.  This conversation is so profound that you might need to take a second listen. Prepare to laugh, cry, and leave feeling empowered to find and create the happiness and connection that you want. Because the truth is, you can transform your life at any moment. There is nothing more important than this conversation. Because by the time you are done listening, you will understand how one tiny step might just change how you think about your entire life. Get ready to be blown away by the groundbreaking research and heartwarming stories that will prove just how powerful unexpected connections can truly be. And more importantly, how you can start making them today. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll love this conversation with Harvard’s Dr. Robert Waldinger: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness This episode is sponsored by our exclusive insurance partner, Amica. Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Do you want to know the secret to unlocking motivation in yourself or someone you love? If you want to change any behavior for the better… Or if you’ve got someone in your life (don’t we all?!) who you wish would change… Today’s episode is for you. You’ll learn why guilt, pressure, fear, crying, threats, and ultimatums will not help anyone change, and there’s a scientific reason why. Then, you’ll learn the 3 very specific tactics that inspire anyone to quickly change their behavior for the better, including specific scripts that you can use with even the most stubborn people. Teaching you today is #1 neuroscientist Dr. Tali Sharot. She’s here to debunk the myths of behavior change and teach you how to make any change, big or small. Dr. Sharot is a behavioral neuroscientist, professor at both University College London and MIT, and the director of the Affective Brain Lab at University College London. Her research integrates neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology to study motivation and behavior change. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know EXACTLY what to do to create any change you want. For more resources, including links to Dr. Tali Sharot’s research, website, and social media click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love this episode: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same. Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Go deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It Happen Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

Do you want to know the best relationship advice no one has ever told you before? In today’s episode, Mel is revealing the one rule about relationships you must know. There is a game-changing framework that will help any relationship go the distance, and once you hear it, you’ll want to share it with everyone you know. It reveals why some relationships fail, and it also gives you the secret to sustaining a strong and successful relationship. Here to explain this “4 Levels” framework is New York Times bestselling author Matthew Hussey. Matthew has been helping people for more than 17 years to feel more confident and in control of their relationships. His YouTube channel is number one in the world for love life advice, with over half a billion views. By the end of today’s episode, you’ll know when it’s time to let go of a relationship, when it’s worth fighting for, and the 4 habits of all successful relationships. For more resources, including links to Matthew Hussey’s new book and his videos, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll want to listen to this one next: 3 Simple Ways to Get the Love You Want. Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

After today, you will never think about stress the same way again. You’ll learn exactly what to do to take control of your stress, stay calm under pressure, and find instant relief. Harvard’s Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is here today to explain stress and how it relates to your body and brain. Dr. Aditi is a medical doctor, researcher, and world-renowned expert in stress and public health. She's a lecturer at Harvard Medical School and was the medical director of Harvard's Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital's integrative medicine program, where she developed an enormous clinical practice in stress management using evidence-based integrative approaches to help her patients feel better. Today, she is going to give you a reimagined approach to overcoming your stress and burnout using five small but mighty mindset shifts. These mindset shifts are free, backed by science, and can be applied to your life starting today. By the time you finish listening, you will feel uplifted, empowered, and inspired to rest your stress, rewire your brain, move out of survival mode, and start thriving again. For more resources, including links to Dr. Aditi Nerurkar’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, your next listen should be Mel’s conversation with Dr. Tara Swart, MD, PhD: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same. Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

Today, an absolute powerhouse is here to give you the key to living a longer, happier, healthier, and more meaningful life. “I’m 86, but I look and feel 57,” says Mel’s mother-in-law, Judie Robbins. Judie is the most happy, alive, vibrant, and well-connected person Mel knows. She’s back on the podcast and is sharing her best life advice and all new secrets for longevity, vitality, and how to create a long and happy life that you actually enjoy. You’ll also learn the crucial life lessons that most people learn too late, but you won’t after what you hear today. After today’s episode, you’ll know one thing for sure: No matter your age, the best years of your life are ahead of you. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, here’s one you should listen to next: 5 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life Forever. To hear Judie Robbins’ first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, which focuses on her daily routines, listen here: This 85-Year-Old Badass Does More Than You & Me (Steal Her 7 Amazing Secrets). Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

Do you want to know how to deal with difficult people? What about if that difficult person in your life is a parent, boss, ex, child, or partner? Today, renowned psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula is here to give you the tricks you need to master to live a more peaceful life. This episode is your masterclass on how to identify and heal from toxic people. Dr. Ramani will teach you how to not only deal with people who are disrespectful, passive aggressive, and can’t control their emotions, but also how to heal from the damage that they can cause you. She will show you how you can stay in your power and purpose no matter who you have to deal with in your life. You’ll learn how you can keep your goals, priorities, and happiness front and center, no matter what is happening around you. For more resources, including links to Dr. Ramani’s research, website, and social media click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love Dr. Ramani’s last appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast: Signs You’re Dealing With a Narcissist (New Research From World-Leading Expert Dr. Ramani). Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

Today, you’ll learn the skill of self-confidence. This episode is a masterclass in how to believe in yourself, no matter what obstacles you face. Mel will share the 7 truths you need to hear about confidence and the art of being truly yourself. After listening, you will know exactly what to do to discover your authentic self (at any age), boost your self-esteem, and achieve really cool things. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode and want to know more hacks to feel more confident, here’s one you should listen to next: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’ll learn 6 simple mind and body hacks that play a huge role in your success, happiness, and health. One of the top psychology experts and professors in the world, Dr. Adam Alter, is here to reveal the simple things in your day to day life that influence how you think, feel, and behave. Dr. Alter is a New York Times bestselling author and a renowned researcher and professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business. He will share his incredible research, including: - One tiny change that will give you 20 years of your life back (yes, you read that right). - The exact colors you should wear on a first date, during a big meeting, or when you want to be more influential. - A simple, free hack that makes you more productive and calmer. - One common household object that can dramatically change behavior based on where you put it. - How looking at a screen impacts your body and brain After listening to today’s episode, you’re going to know how to use these 6 science-backed hacks to make your life better.  For more resources, including links to Dr. Adam Alter’s research and bestselling books, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love this one next: “How to Read Body Language to Get What You Want: 6 Simple Psychological Tricks to Be More Confident” Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram  The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok  Sign up for Mel’s newsletter  Disclaimer

Today, a top menopause doctor is here to give you the science and facts on menopause and hormone replacement therapy that your doctor isn’t telling you. This episode is a must listen because you’ll learn EXACTLY what to do to feel like yourself again. Dr. Jen Gunter, MD, is known as the internet’s best Ob/Gyn. She is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained medical doctor and a fierce advocate for women’s health. She says you deserve science-backed solutions, not fairytales, and she is here to bust through all menopause myths and clear through the misinformation. You’ll learn: - The best intervention for menopause symptoms to help you lose weight, sleep better, and stop suffering now. - Should you or a loved one be on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? - Which form of HRT is best? - Are “bioidentical hormones” better? After today, you will know how to hack your hormones and get your mojo back. Bookmark this episode and share it with every single woman in your life, because it’s time to change the paradigm: you do not have to live with symptoms that can be resolved, and you do not have to suffer. For more resources, including links to Dr. Gunter’s research, website, and social media click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love our first episode about menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD: The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now. Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram  The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok  Sign up for Mel’s newsletter  Disclaimer

Today’s episode is a wake-up call. The reality is that time is passing you by. If you want to live a more meaningful, successful, and happy life, you need to get serious about the amount of time you have with your loved ones, because it’s limited. And unfortunately, today’s topic is something that is often not realized until it’s too late in life. After you listen to today’s episode, you’ll learn exactly what you can do to make the most of the time you have. If you loved this episode and want to know what to listen to next, check out this interview with Professor Tal Ben-Shahar, who will share more about creating a meaningful life: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose. For more resources, including links to learn more about each expert on today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free course, Make It Happen Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn about something important and rarely discussed that specifically impacts busy people and high achievers. Just ask yourself: - Do you just have coffee for breakfast, because a real meal would slow you down? - Do you eat lunch while you work, instead of taking a break? - Do you mindlessly scroll before going to bed because your mind is too busy?  - Do you take on extra work because you think, “I’m the only one who can do this, right?” - Are you always there for others but don’t take care of yourself? These are some of the signs of high-functioning depression you should not ignore. Joining Mel today is the world’s leading expert and researcher on this topic, Dr. Judith Joseph, MD. Today, Dr. Joseph is here to share her groundbreaking research on this important subject and exactly what to do to feel more energized, excited, joyful, and present in your life again. Dr. Joseph is a renowned double-board-certified psychiatrist who trained at and is affiliated with Columbia University and New York University. She is also a pioneering researcher and the founder and principal investigator of her research institute, Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, where she has conducted over 60 clinical research trials with her all-female medical team, which focus on high-functioning conditions, including high-functioning depression. This episode is for all the busy people who keep it all together, the moms on the move, and the overachievers at work. You’ll be surprised, moved, and feel a sense of relief and peace after today’s episode. For more resources, including links to Dr. Joseph’s research, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love hearing Dr. Joseph’s other appearance on the podcast: Want to Be Happier Right Now? Don’t Make This Mistake (New Surprising Science) Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

In this episode, you’ll learn the best expert advice Mel is using right now. For this one-of-a-kind episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel hand-picked the top 5 most impactful, insightful, and exciting pieces of advice and rules for life ever shared by her guests. Listen as experts give you their best advice that will transform your health, stop anxiety, make you more money, improve your confidence, show when someone is lying to you, and help you live with more meaning and purpose. This episode is the cheat sheet for the level-up in life you have been looking for. What should you listen to next? You’ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today: Dr. Mark Hyman: “Reset Your Health in 10 Days: Advice From a Renowned MD” Dr. Luana Marques: “Harvard Professor Says THIS Is the Secret to Success (It’s Not What You Think)” and “Turn Anxiety Into Power: A 3-Step Process to Master Your Emotions From a Harvard Psychologist” Tiffany Aliche: “5 Rules of Money: How to Make It, Save It, & Be Smarter About It” Janine Driver: "FBI-Trained Expert Explains How to Read Body Language" Judie Robbins: "Get Your Sh*t Together: This 85-Year-Old Badass Does More Than You & Me (Steal Her 7 Amazing Secrets)" For more resources, including links to learn more about each expert on today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It Happen Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

Do you want to know how to talk to anyone with ease and confidence?  In this episode, you will learn science-backed psychological tricks to be more successful, charismatic, and influential today. Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of The Science of People, a behavior lab that studies high achievers and the science of confidence and body language. Her research proves that anyone can learn these practical skills and become a more successful person by using the same simple habits that almost every high achiever has. Whether you want to be a better leader, land your dream job, achieve big goals, or align your life with what you want, this is the episode for you. For more resources, including links to Vanessa’s bestselling books, click here for the podcast episode page.    If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love hearing Vanessa’s other appearance on the podcast: Research From Princeton: 13 Proven Hacks That Boost Your Influence & Make You More Confident If you are looking for more support, Mel wants to coach you. Her signature 6-month live coaching program, Launch, is open for registration for just a few more hours. Click here for more information and to sign up. If you miss registration, hop on the waitlist. Connect with Mel: • Sign up for Mel’s 6 month coaching program, Launch • Watch the episodes on YouTube  • Follow Mel on Instagram  • The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram • Mel's TikTok  • Sign up for Mel’s newsletter  • Disclaimer

This one idea will change how you think about your entire life.  Today, you are getting a step-by-step guide to overcoming any challenge that comes your way.  Mel is sharing one tool that has profoundly helped her and the 4 simple steps that help you apply this concept in your own life. This singular tool allows you to: - Find your purpose - Change how you think about the past - Move towards your truest potential If you can’t stop procrastinating, are battling self-doubt, or you just need a reminder that your best days are ahead of you, then this is the episode for you. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.    If you liked this episode, here’s one you should listen to next: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same If you are looking for more coaching, Mel just opened the doors to the once-a-year, science-backed, community-packed coaching program, Launch with Mel Robbins, and wants YOU to join her.    Over 6 full months, you’ll get step-by-step support through 3 personal or professional projects that are important to you. If you’re ready for deep support, dream-chasing, and a LOT of momentum, this is for you.    Launch with Mel Robbins closes enrollment on April 25th. If you miss the date, you can hop on the waitlist for next year’s course. Connect with Mel: • Sign up for Mel’s 6 month coaching program, Launch • Watch the episodes on YouTube  • Follow Mel on Instagram  • The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram • Mel's TikTok  • Sign up for Mel’s newsletter  • Disclaimer

Do you want to be happier every day and live a more meaningful life?    In this episode, you’re getting the research, the secrets, and some very surprising takeaways from the #1 happiness expert, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar.    He has taught 2 of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history, and today you are getting a front row seat in one of his lectures.    Grab a pen and paper, because class is in session.    He is here to share all of the groundbreaking research and give you the answers to:    - What you have wrong about happiness  - The science-based tools for increasing happiness  - 5 simple habits for a successful, happy life    This episode will give you the secret to creating happiness in your life again, with zero weird tricks.    For more resources, including the link to Dr. Ben-Shahar’s book, Happier, click here for the podcast episode page.    If you liked this research-packed episode, here’s one you should listen to next: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness.   If you are looking for more coaching, Mel just opened the doors to the once-a-year, science-backed, community-packed coaching program, Launch with Mel Robbins, and wants YOU to join her.    Over 6 full months, you’ll get step-by-step support through 3 personal or professional projects that are important to you. If you’re ready for deep support, dream-chasing, and a LOT of momentum, this is for you.  Launch with Mel Robbins closes enrollment on April 25th. If you miss the date, you can hop on the waitlist for next year’s course. Connect with Mel: • Sign up for Mel’s 6 month coaching program, Launch • Watch the episodes on YouTube  • Follow Mel on Instagram  • The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram • Mel's TikTok  • Sign up for Mel’s newsletter  • Disclaimer

Don’t allow your life to be controlled by these 5 things. In today’s episode, Mel reveals the 5 surprising things that you waste time and energy on right now. You’ll be surprised by the sneaky things that are holding you back. Here’s the thing: When you try to control everything, you can't focus on anything that's truly important. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn the simple shifts that help you make room for the things that really matter. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you are looking for more world-class free resources and support, sign up for Mel’s brand new free training, Make It Happen. This training is designed to help you make your next 6 months extraordinary. It includes a 29 page workbook and 2 video trainings that use the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and create a plan to make it happen. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get started. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/makeithappen If you liked this episode, here’s one you should listen to next now that you’ve taken back control over your time and emotions: This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It Happen Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

Today, you are getting a step-by-step guide on how to change your brain so that it helps you get what you want. Joining Mel today is Dr. Tara Swart Bieber, MD, PhD. She has a medical degree from Oxford and a PhD from King's College London, and is a senior lecturer at MIT. This #1 neuroscientist will teach you how you can trick your brain into manifesting your goals and desires and use manifesting as a tool for success, happiness, and better health in 4 simple steps. She will also share the shocking link between stress and your brain and body. She reveals how stress leaks through the skin, is contagious, and gives you belly fat. You’ll also learn the 2 easy ways to reset your nervous system instantly, the 4 foods to eat for better brain health, the science of intuition, and how to use a vision board to achieve your most ambitious goals. Class is in session, because after you listen to this, your brain will not be the same. For more resources, including the link to Dr. Tara’s book, The Source, click here for the podcast episode page. If you are looking for more world-class free resources and support, sign up for Mel’s brand new free training, Make It Happen. This training is designed to help you make your next 6 months extraordinary. It includes a 29-page workbook and 2 video trainings that use the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and create a plan to make it happen. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get started. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/makeithappen If you liked this research-packed episode, here’s one you should listen to next: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It Happen (which comes with a 29 page workbook and 2 exclusive video trainings) Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, Mel shares the one question that will determine your next six months (and reveal who you really are). Then, you’ll learn how to go from thinking about what you want to taking action and making it happen. The free companion workbook to this episode can be found at melrobbins.com/makeithappen. Along with your workbook, Mel has created 2 video trainings to help you feel inspired, energized, and in control again. Mel created this free program, Make It Happen, as a way to thank YOU for your support of this podcast and for making it one of the most popular podcasts in the world. The next 6 months of your life could be extraordinary, but it's not going to happen by accident. It will happen because you CHOOSE to make it happen. Do not let any more time go by wishing things were different. This is your opportunity to make it happen. Why wouldn’t you take it? And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get started. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/makeithappen Connect with Mel: For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Liked this episode and want to know what to listen to next? Check out “This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life” Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It Happen (which comes with a 29 page workbook and 2 exclusive video trainings) Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Disclaimer

This one study will change how you think about your entire life. Today, you’re getting the definitive answer to this powerful question: What makes a good life? There is nothing more important than this conversation. Because by the time you are done listening, your life won’t be the same. In this episode, you’re getting the research, the secrets, and some very surprising takeaways from an 86-year-long study at Harvard. The Harvard Study of Adult Development began in 1938 and is the longest study that has ever been done on happiness, relationships, and the human experience. Joining Mel today is the director of that study, Dr. Robert Waldinger, MD. Dr. Waldinger is a medical doctor, professor at Harvard Medical School, and a zen priest. He is here to share all of the groundbreaking research and, more importantly, give you the answers to what you need to do starting today in order to live a good life. You’ll learn the best life advice and lessons from 100-year-olds, the surprising question of whether you can predict if you’ll be healthy at age 80, the simple daily habit that leads to lasting happiness, and more—all backed by decades of research. For more resources, including the link to Dr. Waldinger’s fantastic book, The Good Life, click here for the podcast episode page. This episode is a companion to Mel's brand new free training, Make It Happen. This training is designed to help you make your next 6 months extraordinary.  It includes a 29 page workbook and 2 video trainings that use the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and create a plan to make it happen. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get started. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/makeithappen Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It Happen (which comes with a 29 page workbook and 2 exclusive video trainings) Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram  The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok  Sign up for Mel’s newsletter  Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’ll learn 3 surprising steps to help you unlock the unlimited power of your mind, grounded in exciting research. You were meant to see this today. There is a reason you need to listen. You can feel inspired, energized, and in control again, if you know how to turn on your mind’s superpowers. Your mind has unlimited potential, and there are larger possibilities available to you, but you haven’t been taught how to unlock them. YET. Wouldn’t it be amazing if you had a sense that life was conspiring to help you? That there are signs that you are on the right path if you know how to look for them? That things are working out for you? You deserve to live a life filled with meaning and purpose. Today you’ll learn 3 ways to make that happen. This episode is a companion to Mel's brand new free training, Make It Happen. This training is designed to help you make your next 6 months extraordinary.  It includes a 29 page workbook and 2 video trainings that use the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and create a plan to make it happen. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get started. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/makeithappen If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It Happen (which comes with a 29 page workbook and 2 exclusive video trainings) Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Disclaimer

Today you’re learning the best relationship advice no one ever tells you. Because the BEST relationships start with better conversations. Nobody teaches you that. If you’ve ever been in a situation where family and friends don’t agree with you, or they don’t like the direction you’re taking your life, it’s frustrating. Not knowing how to deal with that can damage relationships with people you love. Today’s episode will teach you how to speak so that people listen, so you can keep the people in your life that you really care about. Today Lisa Bilyeu joins Mel on the podcast. Lisa is the co-founder of the billion-dollar brand Quest Nutrition and president of Impact Theory Studios. Her wildly successful career started with a childhood dream to make movies. But in a traditional Greek family that didn’t support her ambitions and wanted her to be a housewife, that dream caused a lot of friction. Lisa had to build a framework for having difficult conversations and get the people she loved to understand her dreams and support her career. This framework made it easier to go after her dreams, while staying close to the people she loved. Learn how YOU can use this framework so that people in your life want to listen when you speak. For more resources, including the link to Lisa’s book, Radical Confidence, click here for the podcast episode page. And if you liked this episode, listen to this one next: Do This To Become More Confident: 5 Truths You Need to Hear Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’ll learn 3 simple yet profound science-backed strategies that will change your life, and you’ll feel the difference as soon as you start using them. These tiny decisions will instantly boost your energy as soon as you wake up, so that you OWN your mornings and start your day feeling incredible. They will make you healthier, improve your relationships, make you more productive, and strengthen your mindset in just a few minutes per day. If you love the proven hacks featured in today’s episode, then the next one you’ll want to listen to is: 8 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life: The Best Expert Advice I’m Using This Year For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

Today's episode is a MUST listen. You won't believe what the latest research is saying about menopause. And you're likely not getting what you need to know from your doctor. Did you know perimenopause can begin as early as your 30’s? Or that symptoms can include frozen shoulder, joint pain, ear ringing, migraines, and body odor? Today, the #1 menopause doctor tells you everything she knows so you can stop guessing and KNOW how to stay healthy and feel amazing in your body. Dr. Mary Claire Haver joins Mel on the podcast today. She is a board certified obstetrics and gynecology specialist, a certified menopause practitioner from the Menopause Society, and her latest book is The New Menopause. Her advice today will help you optimize your health, no matter what your age. You've got symptoms; today's episode has solutions, like: 3 types of foods that will stop your bloating. 2 supplements that will help you sleep better. 1 exercise that will help you lose weight and improve your bone density. Bookmark this episode and share it with every single woman in your life, because it’s time to change the paradigm: you do not have to live with symptoms that can be resolved and you do not have to suffer. For more resources, including links to Dr. Haver’s latest book, her free Menopause Empowerment Guide, and reader recommended physicians,  click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn 4 pieces of advice that will help you act confident when you're stressed, be fearless under pressure, reach your potential, and unlock the magic in your life. If you can’t stop procrastinating, are battling self-doubt, or you just need a reminder that you’re stronger than you think, then this is the episode for you. And if you know someone who’s not living up to their potential because they keep procrastinating on the actions they need to take, send them this episode and let Mel give them the motivation they need. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

Today you’re getting a masterclass from one of the most renowned and respected experts on alcohol. She’s here to give you the latest research and science of how alcohol impacts your body, brain, and mind. She’s going to give you facts, dispel myths, and help you be informed about the decisions you are making when it comes to your mental, physical, and emotional health when it comes to alcohol consumption. Dr. Sarah Wakeman is Senior Medical Director of Substance Use Disorder at Mass General Brigham, home to nationally recognized hospitals and cutting-edge research. She's also an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Program Director of Mass General Substance Use Addiction Services. How much is TOO much alcohol? Is some alcohol healthy? What happens to your brain when you drink? And how do you help someone you love who drinks too much? Get the latest research so that you make the most informed decisions about the role alcohol plays in your life. For lots more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

These 13 pieces of life advice will change your future. Buckle up, because today Mel is not holding back. It’s true that your 20s can feel overwhelming, but you’re more powerful than you think. And this advice will unlock that power. If you’re feeling behind in life, these 13 pieces of advice will move you to the front of the line, no matter how old you are. The truth is that no matter what decade of your life you are in, you can make it the best one – and this advice will help you do it. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

In this episode, you’re going to learn the 5 rules of money. Whether you want to build credit, pay off debt, increase your income, or have more money in the bank, this episode is a must-listen. It will surprise you. It will move you. And it will help you live a richer life. Tiffany Aliche is THE money expert. Known as The Budgetnista, she is a New York Times bestselling author who has helped 2 million people just like you save, manage, and pay off massive debt. This is not your usual “make-a-budget-and-stick-to-it” advice. Tiffany’s take on $$ will help you see your money in a completely different way so that you understand how to make more of it and save it with ease. After you listen, you’ll have THE 5 money skills you need to gain financial freedom. For more resources, including links to Tiffany’s book, the links Mel mentions, and Tiffany’s social media platforms, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

When you don't feel like doing anything, this one thing will turn it around. If you struggle with stress and anxiety and can’t let go of the negative thoughts that keep you stuck, this episode will change your life. Learn the #1 journal exercise that will pull you out of your rut. This simple exercise will transform your energy so that you become the person you’ve always wanted to be. What you do TODAY will change your future. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Liked this episode? Listen next to: How To Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram  The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok  Sign up for Mel’s newsletter  Disclaimer

There is one thing you need to live a more peaceful and fulfilled life: Having the right people around you. In today’s episode, you’ll learn the surprising reasons why your friends aren’t more supportive and the sneaky ways people are disrespecting you. In order to find more joy and less stress, you need positive relationships with people that actually cheer you on, that believe in your potential, and that make your life better. Today, you’ll learn exactly how to find those people, take your power back, and create more peace in your life. Joining Mel is Trent Shelton. Trent is a bestselling author who is beloved by his 15 million followers for his inspiration and insight, and today he’s sharing that profound wisdom with you. For more resources, including links to Trent’s new book, Protect Your Peace, and his social media platforms, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

You need to hear today’s episode. I have something profound to share with you, and it will change the way you think about success. Whether you want to make more money, get in the best shape of your life, find the one, launch an incredible business, or see your name on the cover of a book that you publish… This is the coaching and the tools you need to take the next right step. If you’re sick of standing still or talking yourself out of the changes you want to make and the goals you dream of achieving, this one’s for you. And you need to hear it right now. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Liked this episode? Listen next to: How to Set & Achieve Goals: 2 Science-Backed Steps You Must Follow Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

This one-of-a-kind episode is a masterclass in how to believe in yourself, no matter what obstacles you face. There are 5 lies that you are telling yourself that are holding you back from greater success, purpose, and true fulfillment. Today, Mel is sitting down with one of the most successful self-made women, Jamie Kern Lima, who will share these lies and the truth you need to hear. Jamie went from serving stacks of pancakes at Denny’s to creating a billion-dollar makeup company, IT Cosmetics. She is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time and was the first female CEO in L'Oreal's history. Jamie’s life story shows you what is possible when you stop doubting your greatness, build unshakeable self-worth, and embrace who you are. In this episode, she is giving you the exact playbook for the level up in your life you have been looking for. Once you listen, your self-doubt won’t stand a chance. Listen to Jamie’s first interview with Mel (and her full story!): How to Find Your Purpose: Stop Searching and Do This Instead For more resources, including links to Jamie’s new book Worthy, her website, and her social media platforms, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

Wouldn’t it be amazing to have tonight be the most relaxing, happy, or productive night you’ve had in ages? It will be after you listen to today’s episode. Mel shares the 4 easy steps you can take right after you finish listening that will make tonight one of the best nights of your life. This episode is packed with tactical advice and the 4 science-backed components of the best nighttime routine. Don’t make the mistake of waiting until the morning to make positive changes. The 4 simple steps Mel unpacks today will teach you how to sleep better, give you back time, and even set you up for a better tomorrow. For more resources, including the science and resources that Mel shares, click here for the podcast episode page. Follow Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

Today’s episode is a masterclass in narcissism. If you want to know how to protect yourself from a narcissist, you first have to know how to identify one. You’ll learn the top 10 personality traits to look for, how to handle a narcissist in your life (that you can’t avoid), the difference between ‘love bombing’ and infatuation, and a whole lot more. Joining Mel today is Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist and one of the world’s leading experts on narcissism. Her mastery of all things narcissism has made her the #1 most requested guest on The Mel Robbins Podcast. Dr. Ramani has been researching this topic for over 20 years and is here to give you the wisdom, practical advice, and well-researched tools and tricks to navigate what is one of the most unpredictable experiences: being in a relationship with a narcissist. According to Dr. Ramani, 1 in 5 people has narcissist traits, which means you know (and may love) someone who is a narcissist. After you listen, you’ll know what to do. For more resources, including links to Dr. Ramani’s book, website, and social media platforms, click here for the podcast episode page. Follow Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

In this episode, you’ll learn what true love really is, along with 3 simple ways to start getting the love you want. Today, you’ll learn the art & science of giving and receiving love. You’ll get simple tools for all kinds of love: romantic relationships, friendships, family relationships, mentorship, and even the smallest, simplest daily acts of love. You’ll also learn: The most controversial thing ever said on The Mel Robbins Podcast The truth about love (and an entirely new way to think about it) How to instantly shift any relationship for the better The #1 relationship study of all time: Mel breaks down the takeaways for you 3 things you can do, immediately after listening, to boost your happiness and well-being How the Law of Reciprocity creates a powerful ripple effect This person made a huge difference in Mel’s life (and will change yours, too) The secret to inspiring and motivating any person (yourself included) For more resources, including links to all studies mentioned, and to go deeper into the themes in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. Follow Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

Do you want to learn the 4 essential strategies that will lead you to more success, happiness, and opportunity? And today you are going to learn the tools that you can use, from one of the world’s best thinkers and most successful people, to make better decisions. Steven Bartlett is an entrepreneur, speaker, investor, author, and host of Europe’s #1 podcast, The Diary Of A CEO. He has cracked the code on how to leverage your business online, rise above any obstacle, and excel in anything you set your mind to. There is a reason he sits on the boards of many global brands – because he has one of the greatest entrepreneurial success stories of all time. Steven was a broke university dropout at age 18 when he built an industry-leading social media marketing company. At 28, he co-founded Flight Story, a marketing and communications company and a software platform, which was valued at $600M. He then went on to launch the #1 ranked The Diary Of A CEO podcast. Today, he is sharing the 4 tactics he uses to make any decision for the best results. The tactics he shares are from his personal life as well as top-tier industry and thought leaders, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and athletes that he interviews on his wildly successful show.  In this episode, you’ll also learn: How The 51% Rule will help you make better decisions. The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 decisions. (And why it matters) Why Steven says you are operating at 1% of your potential. 20% of relationship issues come from this one thing. How to determine what drives you. (And why it’s important to know) What to do when you feel trapped in your job or relationship. One of the most successful CEOs says THIS is how to launch any business. The ONE question to always ask before you go to others for answers. The #1 goal for entrepreneurs must always be this. For more resources, including links to Steven’s podcast, book, and social media platforms, click here for the podcast episode page. Follow Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer

Today’s episode is a wake up call. Before you waste another day of your life, you need to hear the six shocking statistics from a ten-year long study about what you’re doing with your time. Because the hard reality is that time is passing you by. And if that bothers you, this episode will get you doing something about it. You’re probably spending too much time on things that are not important to you, and not enough time on what is. It’s time to change that. In this episode, you’ll also learn: Surprising life changes that happen at ages 18, 21, 29, 40, and 70. 6 things you must pay attention to if you want to make the most of your life. The most important decision you’ll ever make. (It’s not what you think!) The ten-year research study that Mel couldn’t stop thinking about. The truth about your relationship with your family. The advice you need to help you find the right person for you. A short quiz to help you see what matters most in your life. The big takeaway that will change how you see your relationships. To go deeper into the topics shared in today’s episode, including the study Mel shares, the graphs, and the resources mentioned, click here for the episode resource page. Follow Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Ready for your next listen? If you liked this, you’ll love this episode: 2 Ways to Believe in Yourself & Achieve Cool Things Disclaimer

What is the secret reason you might not be happy? Did you know that there are common things that steal fulfillment and joy from your life? Today, Mel is diving into the 3 research-backed habits that can make your life better. Because happiness is not only possible; it is an option for you. This conversation is not only comforting and impactful; it is also packed with practical and proven tools that can be put to work in your life immediately. Mel is thrilled to introduce you to the incredible Dr. Judith Joseph, MD. Dr. Joseph is a renowned double-board-certified psychiatrist who trained at and is affiliated with Columbia University and New York University. Dr. Joseph is also a pioneering researcher and the founder and principal investigator of her research institute, Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, where she has conducted over 60 clinical research trials, and today she is sharing her innovative work with you. This interview took a surprising turn. In this hour-long conversation, Mel goes deeper than ever, discussing her struggle with the lingering feeling of “blah” she’s had for the past couple of years. In this episode, you’ll also learn: Why you need to throw your idea of what happiness is out the window. The ONE thing you need to know if you want to achieve a happier life. What “anhedonia” is and what are the signs of struggling with it are. Learn if you have anhedonia (and Mel’s shocking results to Dr. Joseph’s quiz). Dr. Joseph’s ONE recommendation for anyone who wants more daily enjoyment in life. How long it will take you to be happier with Dr. Joseph's techniques. 3 simple steps to taking better care of yourself this year. The real reason the lack of joy is so common right now. Why you don’t remember as much anymore. The common mistakes you might be making that block joy. The connection between slowing down and increased meaning and happiness. The ONE thing Dr. Joseph will NEVER do to keep joy and happiness in her life. For more resources, including links to Dr. Joseph’s work, studies, and quizzes to find out if you have anhedonia, click here for the podcast episode page. Follow Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Disclaimer

This episode is a masterclass in how to believe in yourself, no matter what obstacles you face. Learn how to achieve your most ambitious goals and do it with confidence. Once you listen, your self-doubt won’t stand a chance. You’ll learn: One crucial step to start believing in yourself. The surprising cure for self-doubt. What David Goggins taught me about how to motivate yourself. “You against you” – the reframe that Mel can’t stop talking about. Why your self-confidence is critical to you feeling happier. What it means to “speak truth to power” and how it will boost your confidence. The acceptance speech people can’t stop talking about. The person you need to thank every day. One powerful question to help you stop your self-doubt for good. What you should expect every single time you do something hard. To go deeper into the topics shared in today’s episode, including links to all videos and resources mentioned, click here for the episode resource page. Follow Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best year Ready for your next listen? If you liked this, you’ll love the episode Toolkit for Building Unstoppable Confidence (According to Research) Disclaimer

Have a hard time staying focused? Do you start projects and never finish them? Are you frustrated with your hyperactive brain? Your brain simply needs help, and today you’re going to learn exactly what to do about it, thanks to the expert advice of today’s guest Dr. Chris Palmer. Dr. Palmer is a psychiatrist who has practiced at Harvard’s McLean Hospital, the #1 psychiatric hospital in the nation, for almost 30 years. He is also the Founder and Director of the recently launched Metabolic & Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital. In this episode, you’ll also learn: What ADHD really is. The simple (and sneaky) signs of ADHD. What your doctor will be looking for to diagnose your ADHD. What ADHD meds actually do in the brain. How a person on the autism spectrum could improve their symptoms. What to look at before jumping to medication. How an elimination diet works and why you should try it. The specific types of exercise your brain needs to get you out of a funk. What you need to stop doing to make your brain healthier. To listen to Dr. Palmer's first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, check out the episode right before this one, Reset Your Mental Health: The Diet & Nutrition Protocol from Renowned Harvard MD For more resources, including links to Dr. Palmer's work, studies, and tips to implement everything you learn, click here for the podcast resources page. Listen to the episode about Mel’s deeply personal story of her own diagnosis of ADHD: 6 Surprising Signs of Adult ADHD Follow Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GP LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB TikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs  Disclaimer

Do you want more energy? Are you done with the constant anxiety? Can’t seem to climb out of your funk? In today’s episode, you’ll learn the exact steps to optimize both your mental and physical health. Joining Mel today is Harvard’s Chris Palmer, MD, whose work lies at the intersection of nutrition, metabolism, and mental health. He will explain how he believes your diet is causing your brain to misfire, which is why simple changes to your diet and lifestyle can help you improve your mental health. Dr. Palmer is a psychiatrist who has practiced at Harvard’s McLean Hospital, the #1 psychiatric hospital in the nation, for almost 30 years. He is also the Founder and Director of the recently launched Metabolic & Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital. His innovative approaches to treatment-resistant mental health challenges have brought his patients relief and hope, which is why his waitlist is years long. Today, you’ll learn Dr. Palmer’s exact protocol he shares with his patients in Boston. In this episode, you will learn: What your metabolism is and what it has to do with your mental and physical health. The shocking patient results and personal story that fueled Dr. Palmer’s passion. The 7 signs that you probably have a metabolic disorder. How the Brain Energy protocol could help your mind and body heal. The exact tools and action steps that Dr. Palmer shares with his patients for better mental health. What mitochondria are and how they are the key to your mental health. How the ketogenic diet was discovered as a medical protocol by doctors. How to know if you’re getting enough sleep. What exercise has to do with your mental health. How to help someone in your life who’s struggling with their mental health. What you need to hear if you’re the one who needs support. Dr. Palmer goes deep into the science and his protocols. All additional resources to learn about Dr. Palmer and his science are linked on this page of Mel’s website: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast. Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr Check out Mel’s book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GP LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB TikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to the podcast page here. Disclaimer

Do you feel like quitting on your goals? Do you want to give up on your resolutions? Are you just plain unmotivated? Mel delivers her most powerful pep talk, designed to light the fire inside you so you can break through any setback. She’ll give you the tools you need to power through resistance and shut down any negative thoughts holding you back. You will want to listen to this over and over again. You will learn the secret to gaining unstoppable confidence. You’ll get incredible insights on how to reinvent yourself if you feel like giving up and reclaiming the dream you gave up on. In this episode, you will learn: The research that reveals what day of the month most people quit on goals and resolutions. Two truths about life that help you tap into your power. What you need to REALLY do the next time you miss a day of the new challenge, diet, or workout plan, so you stay on track. The advice you need if you’re struggling with your new goals. One thing to remember when your motivation plummets. What to do when you’re not seeing results. Why the resolutions you make on vacation are impossible to sustain. Why your dreams are an important part of achieving your goals. The one essential question that will change your life. What to do when your life feels “blah” and uninspiring. How to build unshakeable self-confidence. What you MUST watch at least once in your life. The truth about waiting for the “right time” to change. This episode comes with a 29-page companion workbook. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr Check out Mel’s book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GP LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB TikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to the podcast page here. Disclaimer

Ready to know the secret to success and genuine happiness? You won’t find it where you’ve been looking. You will find it in today’s episode. Learn two simple yet profound ways to start feeling real happiness so that your life becomes the success you want it to be. In this episode, you’ll also learn: The single biggest barrier to being happier. One important requirement for happiness. An accurate definition for real  happiness. (It’s not what you think!) 2 ways of thinking that will make it easier to feel calm and more resilient. 3 ways you’ve been actively fighting happiness in your life. An innovative way to think about your mindset. One thing you can start doing today that will reveal surprising insights. What to do when your life feels like one big complaint. This episode comes with a 29-page companion workbook. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear. Check out the episode: 4 Important Life Lessons I Learned the Hard Way (So That You Don’t Have To). Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr Check out Mel’s book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GP LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB TikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to the podcast page here Disclaimer

Do you want to know the surprising truth about motivation? Right now, think about something you want to change or improve. How do you make lasting and powerful changes and life improvements? And how do you keep going even when you don’t have the motivation to do it? If change was easy, we’d all have six-pack abs and a million dollars in the bank. And that’s where this episode comes in: Mel is here to teach you the HOW. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to self-motivate so you can take action. What dopamine is and how it’s linked to motivation. The simple steps you can take today to tap back into your internal drive. The 2 truths about motivation that you are forgetting. The research-backed reason you continue, initiate, or quit something. What to do when someone you love is losing motivation. The real reason you cannot motivate others. How to cope with not getting something you have been working towards. How to navigate feeling “behind” or in a “comparison game”. How to pick yourself back up when you feel like life’s punched you in the face. The first (and most important) step in understanding what drives your motivation. One powerful question to ask yourself when you feel “stuck”. What role dreams and goals play (and it’s not always to achieve them). How to hack the moment of hesitation we all feel. The most powerful reframe you need about failing. How to get clear about the direction you are going in without wandering aimlessly. Mel’s 5-second rule that will move you towards action (even when you are not motivated). This episode comes with a 29-page companion workbook. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear. Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr Check out Mel’s book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GP LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB TikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs  Want more resources? Go to the podcast page here. Disclaimer

Do you want to feel productive and energized all day long? Do you want to get your own bulletproof morning routine so no day is “wasted” and you are always in the flow? Do you want to know the 5 essential components of the perfect morning routine?   This episode is the only pep talk you need if you want to own your mornings. You know your mornings are your best shot at changing how you show up in life. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode, that is packed with advice that will help you win your mornings and set you on the path to becoming who you want to be.   Mel gives you tough love, plus lots of science and research, as she unpacks: • What the #1 rule of your brand new rockstar morning routine needs to be • Why the first decision of your day is the most important; she also tells you how to make it so you move ahead powerfully  • What Mel’s old morning routine used to look like (and how or why it’s changed) • Why procrastination in the morning is lethal to the rest of your day • How to stop feeling overwhelmed and heavy in the morning so you can get more done • Why morning routines are boring (according to research) but essential • Why you need to know what behavioral activation is, and how it can help you • How you can use The 5 Second Rule in your morning routine to be more productive • The best question to ask yourself every morning • What the snooze button blues are, and the science behind why snoozing is bad for you • The harsh truth about what your alarm really means • How to train yourself to start doing what needs to be done right away (instead of putting it off) • The biggest mistake you might be making in the bedroom   This episode comes with a 29-page companion workbook. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it.   Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear.   Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr   Check out Mel's book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt   Follow Mel:   Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb   The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GP   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB   TikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v   Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs     Want more resources? Go to the podcast page here. Disclaimer